Fragrance comparison

Aamal vs The King

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 112 ratings analysed

Aamal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.3557 votes

Rank #25,472 AmberOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The King

Boadicea the Victorious

4.5155 votes

Rank #7,121 Warm SpicySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The King takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aamal
Choose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
The King
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Aamal3/7

The King4/7

Ratings & consensus: The King
Community sentiment: The King
Longevity: Aamal
Sillage & projection: Aamal
Value for money: The King
Versatility: Aamal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The King

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AamalThe Spirit of Dubai

The KingBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

4.51/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

Category winnerThe KingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

16%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

57 votes

64%Love

24%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerThe KingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAamal

SillageAamal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value36

Category winnerThe KingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

oud92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

sweet91%

leather83%

tobacco74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Turkish RoseBulgarian RoseDamask RoseRoseDried FruitsCandied FruitsPink Pepper

Heart

AkigalawoodBenzoinSandalwoodPatchouliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSaffronFloral NotesPowdery Notes

Base

Indian OudIncenseAmberCastoreumCivetMossOlibanumOakmoss

Top

PlumSaffronRumCinnamonCardamomCloves

Heart

ImmortelleRoseGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

TobaccoIncenseLeatherVanillaLabdanumCastoreumOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRose, Patchouli, Saffron and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer67

Fall93

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring67

Summer12

Fall97

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerAamalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex35

Women3

Men67

Unisex28

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,121

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerThe KingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aamal by The Spirit of Dubai opens with an intense blast of dark agarwood, sweet Turkish rose, and spiced candied fruits. Bergamot and pink pepper spark initial brightness before coffee and cinnamon warm up the top notes. As it settles, the scent reveals a heavy heart of patchouli, saffron, and resinous benzoin. The b…

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The King by Boadicea the Victorious hits skin with an intense surge of dark plum, saffron, and spiced rum. Cinnamon and cardamom sharpen the rich fruit, giving the opening a sharp bite of dry spice that cuts through crisp winter air. The plum feels stewed and dark rather than fresh or sugary. As the scent settles, de…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aamal or The King?

The King takes 4 of 7 categories. Aamal is rated 4.35/5 from 57 votes; The King is rated 4.51/5 from 55 votes. Choose Aamal for a amber and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The King for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal or The King?

Aamal lasts longest (Aamal 87/100, The King 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal or The King?

Aamal projects furthest (Aamal 80/100, The King 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal and The King smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Rose, Patchouli, Saffron and Incense.

Is Aamal or The King better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aamal is the stronger pick. For winter, Aamal is the stronger pick. Aamal suits evening wear; The King suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal and The King?

Aamal has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Damask Rose, heart notes of Akigalawood, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Indian Oud, Incense, Amber and Castoreum. The King has top notes of Plum, Saffron, Rum and Cinnamon, heart notes of Immortelle, Rose, Geranium and Heliotrope, a base of Tobacco, Incense, Leather and Vanilla.